St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel (1900)

By Kálmán Mikszáth and  

Book Overview

St. Peter's Umbrella is a novel written by Hungarian author Kalman Mikszath and first published in 1900. The story is set in a small town in Hungary and follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy landowner, a priest, and a young girl named Ilonka. The central focus of the novel is the struggle between tradition and modernity, as the characters grapple with changing social norms and the pressures of progress.The novel's title refers to a legend surrounding St. Peter, who is said to have used his umbrella to protect a town from a destructive storm. This legend serves as a metaphor for the themes of the novel, as the characters must find ways to protect their community from the storms of change.Throughout the novel, Mikszath explores themes of love, family, religion, and social class. The characters are vividly drawn and their struggles are relatable, making the novel a timeless work of literature. Mikszath's prose is both poetic and humorous, and his descriptions of the Hungarian countryside are particularly evocative.St. Peter's Umbrella is considered one of Mikszath's greatest works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Hungarian literature. It has been translated into several languages and remains a popular read today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165605813
• ISBN13: 9781165605811
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"